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Laurie Chen

Laurie Chen

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China, Russia back Iran as Trump presses Tehran for nuclear talks

China and Russia stood by Iran on Friday after the United States demanded nuclear talks with Tehran, with senior Chinese and Russian

China, Russia back Iran as Trump presses Tehran for nuclear talks
Asia|Business|Economy|Food|US

China access for hundreds of US meat exporters in doubt as Trump 1.0 deal nears end

Hundreds of U.S. meat plants granted access to China in a 2020 "Phase 1" trade deal with President Donald Trump are set to lose

China access for hundreds of US meat exporters in doubt as Trump 1.0 deal nears end
Asia|Business|Political|US|World

U.S. to install senior diplomat as chargé to oversee China embassy: State Dept

The U.S.

U.S. to install senior diplomat as chargé to oversee China embassy: State Dept
Asia|Health|Political

Infection blamed for top Chinese lawmaker's absence from key parliament session

The third-ranked leader of China's ruling Communist Party was absent on Tuesday from a key parliamentary session he had been due to open, with

Infection blamed for top Chinese lawmaker's absence from key parliament session
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World

'Major powers should not bully the weak', China foreign minister says

Beijing will "resolutely counter" U.S. pressure on tariffs and the fentanyl issue, China's foreign minister said on Friday, adding that major

'Major powers should not bully the weak', China foreign minister says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political

China ramps up stimulus to guard economy from changes 'unseen in a century'

China unlocked more fiscal stimulus on Wednesday, promising greater efforts to support consumption and cushion the

China ramps up stimulus to guard economy from changes 'unseen in a century'
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China maintains defence spending increase at 7.2% amid roiling geopolitical tensions

China will boost its defence spending by 7.2% this year, maintaining a steady growth rate as Beijing faces headwinds from three years of sluggish

China maintains defence spending increase at 7.2% amid roiling geopolitical tensions
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

China accuses US of fentanyl 'blackmail' after latest tariff threat

Beijing accused the United States on Friday of exerting "tariff pressure and blackmail" after President Donald Trump's latest threat to slap an extra

China accuses US of fentanyl 'blackmail' after latest tariff threat
Asia|Crime|Political|World

China says Taiwan drills 'routine', as Taipei details surge in military activity

China's defence ministry said on Thursday that drills which had alarmed Taiwan off its coast were "routine" and the island should stop

China says Taiwan drills 'routine', as Taipei details surge in military activity
Asia|Australia|Political|World

China says Tasman Sea navy firing drills 'in line' with international law

Recent unprecedented live-fire drills by China's navy in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand were "totally in line with international law", a

China says Tasman Sea navy firing drills 'in line' with international law
Asia|Australia|Political|World

New Zealand's foreign minister raises concerns over China's Tasman Sea drills on Beijing visit

New Zealand's foreign minister said he had raised concerns over China's recent live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea during meetings with Chinese leaders on Wednesday.

New Zealand's foreign minister raises concerns over China's Tasman Sea drills on Beijing visit
Asia|Europe|Political|World

China's Xi affirms 'no limits' partnership with Putin in call on Ukraine war anniversary

China's President Xi Jinping affirmed his "no limits" partnership in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, China's

China's Xi affirms 'no limits' partnership with Putin in call on Ukraine war anniversary
Asia|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

China's hopes to be Ukraine peacemaker collide with its goals on Trump, trade

For the last three years, China has repeatedly signalled a willingness to act as a peacemaker in the war in Ukraine.

China's hopes to be Ukraine peacemaker collide with its goals on Trump, trade
Africa|Asia|Political|World

China backs Trump's Ukraine peace bid at G20 as US allies rally behind Zelenskiy

China came out in support of U.S.

China backs Trump's Ukraine peace bid at G20 as US allies rally behind Zelenskiy
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US State Department revises China webpage to focus on trade, business curbs

The U.S.

US State Department revises China webpage to focus on trade, business curbs
Asia|Business|Political|US|World

China rights monitors suspend work, lay off staff after U.S. aid freeze

Dozens of non-government groups monitoring dissent, human and labour rights in China have laid off staff after being forced to suspend work following a freeze on

China rights monitors suspend work, lay off staff after U.S. aid freeze
Asia|Europe|Political|World

China names combative diplomat as senior envoy for Europe

China has named controversial diplomat and ex-ambassador to France, Lu Shaye, as Special Representative for European Affairs, the Chinese foreign

China names combative diplomat as senior envoy for Europe
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|World

Brazil says soy shipments to China from five firms halted due to contamination

China, the world's biggest soybean buyer, has stopped receiving Brazilian soybean shipments from five

Brazil says soy shipments to China from five firms halted due to contamination
Business|Political|Technology|US|World

Trump's inner circle offers different perspectives on dealing with China

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Trump's inner circle offers different perspectives on dealing with China
Asia|Economy|Health|Political|Technology|World

Chinese, U.S. users of RedNote find rare space for candid exchanges

From economic pessimism to cynicism about Marxism and fears over the potential for war, Chinese and American users of RedNote took part this week in rare candid

Chinese, U.S. users of RedNote find rare space for candid exchanges
Asia|News|World

China is committed to resolving maritime disputes through talks, official says

China remains committed to resolving maritime disputes with other countries through dialogue but will not allow itself to be "abused," a top military official

China is committed to resolving maritime disputes through talks, official says
Economy|News|US|World

Schumer notes 'serious engagement' with China's Xi during Beijing visit

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Schumer notes 'serious engagement' with China's Xi during Beijing visit
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Putin to visit China to deepen 'no limits' partnership with Xi

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Xi Jinping in China this week in a bid to deepen a partnership forged between the United

Putin to visit China to deepen 'no limits' partnership with Xi
MidEast|News|World

Analysis-China and Russia find common cause in Israel-Hamas crisis

With anger building across the Middle East over Israel's strikes in Gaza, China and Russia are finding common cause with

Analysis-China and Russia find common cause in Israel-Hamas crisis
Americas|Asia|News|US|World

Mideast in focus as US, China meet to pave way for Biden-Xi summit

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi begins a long-anticipated visit to Washington on Thursday, as the U.S. and China seek

Mideast in focus as US, China meet to pave way for Biden-Xi summit

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